Dell OptiPlex 5060, Core i5-8500T, 16GB, 500GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black

The OptiPlex 5060's storage combo is its only real flex, landing at the 79th percentile with a 500GB SSD and 1TB HDD. Everything else is below average, from the 23rd percentile CPU to the 25th percentile integrated graphics. With a 2 out of 5 rating from just 4 reviews, this refurb is a hard sell at USD 380 and an easy skip at CAD 700.

Let's talk about that CPU first. The i5-8500T is a 6-core chip with a 3.0GHz base clock and 4.3GHz turbo, which sounds fine on paper. But in our database it ranks at the 23rd percentile, meaning over three quarters of desktop CPUs we've tested outperform it. It's a low-power T-series chip designed for small form factor boxes, not a mid-tower workhorse. For basic web browsing, document editing, and video streaming, it'll get the job done. Just don't expect it to chew through heavy spreadsheets or photo edits without some lag.

The integrated Intel HD 630 graphics are a bigger problem. At the 25th percentile, this is not a machine for anything beyond casual 2D work. The 16GB of DDR4 RAM is actually the weakest spec relative to its class, landing at the 32nd percentile. That's enough for multitasking with browser tabs and office apps, but it's not the "professional grade multi-tasking" the listing claims. The storage is the real star here. That 500GB SSD plus 1TB HDD combo puts it at the 79th percentile, which means fast boot times and plenty of room for files. It's just a shame the rest of the machine can't keep up.

Stacked against the competition, the OptiPlex 5060 struggles. The GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus and ASUS NUC 14 Pro are both mini PCs that pack far newer silicon into smaller boxes, and they'll run circles around this Dell in CPU and GPU performance. The HP OmniDesk M02-0234 offers a more modern all-in-one experience with better integrated graphics. The Lenovo Yoga AIO F0J20012US is another all-in-one that beats the OptiPlex on display quality and design. The MSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG-015US brings AI-focused hardware that makes the i5-8500T look ancient. The only area where the Dell holds its own is storage capacity and port count, but that's not enough to justify the performance gap.

At USD 380, the OptiPlex 5060 is cheap for a complete desktop setup with a monitor and peripherals. But cheap doesn't always mean good value. The CAD 700 price in Canada feels especially steep for a refurbished machine with a CPU in the bottom quarter of our database. You're paying for the bundle, not the computer. If you already have a monitor and keyboard, you can find newer hardware for similar money. The 500GB SSD is nice, but it's bolted to a processor that was mid-range five years ago.

The Dell OptiPlex 5060 lands in a weird spot. Its storage setup is genuinely good, sitting at the 79th percentile in our database thanks to that 500GB SSD plus 1TB HDD combo. But the rest of the machine feels like it's coasting on old hardware. The i5-8500T sits at the 23rd percentile for CPUs, and the integrated Intel HD 630 graphics are even lower at the 25th. You're getting a lot of storage space, but not a lot of horsepower to push it.

This is a refurbished office machine being sold as a productivity kit, complete with a 24 inch 1080p monitor, RGB keyboard and mouse, and speakers. At USD 380 in the US and CAD 700 in Canada, it's priced like a budget all-in-one solution. But with a 2 out of 5 customer rating from just 4 reviews, the social proof is nearly nonexistent, sitting at the 2nd percentile. That's a red flag we can't ignore.

If you need any kind of graphics performance, skip this. The HD 630 integrated GPU at the 25th percentile means no gaming, no video editing, no 3D work. If you care about future-proofing, the 23rd percentile CPU and 32nd percentile RAM are already behind the curve. And if you're in Canada, the CAD 700 price is simply too much for a refurb with this level of performance. Anyone who already owns a monitor and peripherals should look at barebones mini PCs instead, you'll get far more compute for your dollar.

The Dell OptiPlex 5060 is a storage-rich, performance-poor refurb that only makes sense if you need a complete desk setup on a tight budget and your workload is strictly basic. The 79th percentile storage combo is genuinely useful, and the port selection is solid. But the 23rd percentile CPU and 25th percentile GPU mean this machine has a very short runway. For USD 380 it's a gamble. For CAD 700 it's a pass. There are better ways to spend your money, even in the refurb market.